TVSquad

-- I don't think much could ever come of the Eric-Jessica showmance, because a) frankly, I'm still not convinced he's straight; b) she likes him, but she's mostly just toying with him because she enjoys the attention; and c) when she eventually finds out about the "America's player" thing, and that he's been lying to her the whole time, she's going to get angry (even knowing he couldn't have done anything differently).

-- I noticed very little time was given to Dick this episode. Clearly, the producers realize what a liability he's become. (Although at the same time they're probably still afraid that without him the show would become even more boring.)

-- If Amber or Daniele did win a million bucks on the Drew Carey game show, that person would have a lot less motivation to care what happens to her on "BB." Of course, if Amber won, she'd have to be hospitalized for dehydration from all the crying. Though I'd kind of like Daniele to win big -- not because she deserves it, but because it would be fun to see her trying to hide the fact that she's rich from her dad.

Reply

Hey JJ, love your blog... I just wanted to let you know that you put down that Dustin was the POV competition host, so unless Dustin has come back from the dead, I think that was an error. I really enjoy your comments, they are witty and entertaining, and I always look forward to your take on things in the BB house.

Okay, so here's how I see things as of now:

I don't think I have ever seen anyone as sad and pathetic as Amber in the whole history of reality TV. This poor girl has so many issues and so much baggage. It's frightening that she is a parent. I feel so bad for her poor little girl! Amber is the biggest disaster since Chernobyl. I find myself torn between wanting her to leave because I've been sick of her crying since day three, and wanting her to stay because, well, you know how you've always got to look at a bad traffic accident even though it's incredibly disturbing? Amber = six car pile up.

I hope Jen stays and Jameka goes. Jen has grown on me, kind of like a fungus, and I am fed up with watching the moron-a-thon that is Jameka. I don't really care what happens with Dick and Daniele anymore, and I've never been a fan of Jessica. My opinion of Zach has improved dramatically since the bunny suit, so I don't mind if he sticks around a bit longer.

I'm quite impressed with Eric. I think it's incredible that he has managed to stick around while serving the twisted will of America. That's quite an accomplishment, and I hope he wins.

This group is so dysfunctional. Where do they find these people? Great season... loving it!

Reply

This episode was one of the worst of the season. They spent an agonizingly long time showing discussion beween Amber and Jameka. The houseguests should start a new drinking game for whenever either of those two mention God.

It's unlikely, but one of those two (preferrably both) need to leave the game very soon. I can't stand either of them.

At least they gave Zach a little screen time this week. He's not my favorite player, but you almost feel bad for him because he just never seems to quite fit in with anyone. He's just a little off, but not in an entirely bad way.

The lack of the Evel one being shown in the episode also made it very boring. They better show more of ED in the next episode, he's making the whole show. Evel Dick is definitely this seasons Will Kirby.

Reply

Last nights show was boring and the lack of "hutzpah!" from Dick may have played a part but Amber and Jameka are becoming or have become very selfish in their ideals when it comes to having GOD lead them to the promise land. The first thing that I can remember being taught about asking GOD for anything was not to ask him for personal gain, being monetary or whatever, but these two are only thinking out for themselves and to involve GOD constantly in their decision making is ludicrous. I think that both of them should stop trying to be the voice in the desert.

Reply

I don't remember the results of the survey when Eric was supose to be nice to some one in the house. This was the week when Dani put Eric up for eviction. I know everything I read everyone wanted it to be Dick. What was the results?

Reply

Just went down for a cup of coffee and my daughter is watching last nights show and guess what was on.... Yes Amber crying and crying over losing the POV. This season is horrible and don't even care to watch the SHO feed anymore. I don't have any emotional connection to any of the players like I have in past seasons. Daniel seems to be the lucky one this year but she is no Janelle. I think maybe CBS hade a mistake by giving us such a big insight into the house this year. Now we can truly see what goes on inside and it's not so entertaining.

Reply

This is season 8 for Big Brother and the show has gone from a unique venture in television to such a ho-hum sort of show that if it is scripted, as some think and suggest,then FIRE THE WRITERS!, and if it isn't, then get back to the screening of the houseguests that it did in the past. I know progression is a valuble commoddity but Big Brother seems to be mired in the mud and is just putting on a program to fill a time slot. This years "houseguests" wouldn't get past my front door and are definitely a far cry from the "guests" of the past. This season even Julie Chen seems to be flubbing more and is even getting boring which never happened before this season. I don't know, maybe a new host or hostess, or some sort of different format on the show, like maybe HOH picks 3 nomminees for eviction right off the bat, 2 for eviction and 1 for sort of "bull pen" that if one nomminee gets POV the one in the pen know that they're going up and if the one in the pen wins POV, then the two on the block know that there's no help for them and all of the BS as far as making ludicrous deals would cease. I don't know, it's just a thought but, somethings' gotta change for Big Brother to continue to be unique, if not, it'll be B. B. B. B.="Bye Bye Big Brother"!

Reply

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I thought last night's show was pretty interesting. Danielle had already stated her target was Jen and so the POV challenge was primed for competition. The surprise trip made it even more competitive. You know Amber, Jameka, and Dani were intent on winning; Eric and Jen both wanted to draw in to insure their survival (i.e., not be backdoored). Eric has to realize his alliance with D & D is built on shaky ground being subject to America's whims and caprice. If he is forced to vote contrary to his new alliance there goes his credibility and his showmance! Zach is starting to make his presence felt and it appears he is willing to swoop in and replace Eric in ALL of his alliances. I'm pretty sure Evil will nurture his relationship with Zach for as long as possible as Zach has a survival instinct that Dick seems attuned to. We all know Eric had his ass in a sling just a couple of weeks ago and it's probable his most egregious and obvious treachery lies ahead of him. Daniele demonstrated once again her lack of ability to handle the power of the HOH. Amber, for all her misery and confusion, demonstrated a much better grasp of the true power of the position. (If Amber has to choose between honoring her commitment to Daniele and turning on Jameka, how will she decide? How much water will flow on resolving that conundrum?) Daniele will probably continue to be a force to reckon with but it also appears with her: what HOH giveth, Daniele throweth away. The end-game here promises a continuation of the turmoil and tempestuous nature that has characterized the first half of the season because of the innate characteristics of the remaining players and their pronounced idiosyncracies.

Every chapter in a book can't be climactic; some time has to be devoted to the set-up.

Reply

I just heard that Danielle did win some money on the Power of 10, and as for Amber, a big fat zero. I suspect she cried all the way back to the BB house. I wonder if Danielle will tell that scuz bucket of a dad how much she won..maybe she will buy herself a new pair of big boots...lol

Reply

After watching the show last night, I can't wait for the first double eviction week- may it be next week, please!

I can't decide between Jameka, Amber and Jen, who I would rather see go home first. Amber is a very sad case (I worry about her daughter, and I am really not tryng to be mean, but where is that girl's brain?). Jameka is not playing at all like I imagined her playing during the first week or two. Jen either! At first I thought I would enjoy seeing Jen in the final two against Daniele, but I've changed my mind. She's not as good at playing this game as I thought.

I hope that the house knows they have to separate Eric and Jessica. They are a big threat in this game because they are getting so close (at least in Jess' mind!).

My thoughts on Eric change quite regularly based on what America tells him to do! He's quite impressive given all the challenges he's faced, but I wonder if he can really make it to the end.

Dick, of course will be gone the first chance they get, and rightfully so!

Then there is Zack! Oh my gosh - is he really playing the game, or just sitting there? You gotta wonder!

Does Big Brother have any more twists to throw their way! I hope so!

Reply

This thought about Amber and Jameka. If GOD was telling both of them how and what moves to make in the house, with Ambers' "vision" being abruptly ended, seems to me that GOD picked up the remote and changed channels!! Guess HE decided that HE gave them the "sight" but it fell on eyes "blinded" by personal gain! This isn't a dig against religion, just that the two of these "followers" have come to the fork in the road and now have to decide which path to take and GOD is sitting back and saying, "Don"t blame ME!"

Reply

Amber is a complete screwball. She lets something as trivial as losing the power of veto cause doubt in her belief of God? Forget all the horrors going on in the world on a small scale or a global one, she has doubts because she didn't win a game. I see her falling right back into substance abuse once she leaves the house. She is too fragile and weak minded.


I worry for Eric this week. A lot of people watching the show have grown to like Jen and they may have him vote for Jameka. No way he is convincing D&D that Amber voted to boot her and to take it off himself he would have to sacrifice Jessica, which will be a hard sell and destroy his alliance. His only choice is to point it toward Zach.

He has turned lemons to lemonade before, but this time, unless he wins HoH or PoV , his days may be numbered if this scenario pans out.

Reply